In an unassuming building about a mile from the Rhode Island Statehouse, there’s a treasure trove of history at the State Archives. Located in downtown…
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Deepwater Wind’s Solar Project In Connecticut Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
A massive solar project in Simsbury, Connecticut is now one step closer to becoming one of New England’s largest clean-energy projects.
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Offshore Wind Developers Propose Large-Scale MA Projects
Massachusetts state regulators are reviewing proposals for large-scale offshore wind energy projects after three offshore wind developers submitted bids…
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A Tougher 21st Century Elm Makes A Comeback
There are thousands of Elm Streets in America, but not many surviving elms, for which the streets were named. Starting in the mid-20th century, Dutch…
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Block Island Residents Discuss Impacts Of Offshore Wind Farm On 1-Year Anniversary
The nation’s first offshore wind farm about four miles off the coast of Block Island celebrated its one-year anniversary Tuesday. The wind farm supplies…
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In Bid To Sell Wind Energy To MA, Bay State Wind To Hold Community Meetings
A company with plans to build an offshore wind farm in waters off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard is holding community meetings over the next week. The…
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New England Researchers Race To Turn Seaweed Into Biofuel
For the last 10 years, scientists all over the world have been racing to figure out how to convert massive quantities of seaweed into biofuel. UConn…
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How New England Became A Leader In The Craft Beer Boom
The craft beer industry in New England is currently the fastest growing in the country, according to industry statistics. But is it growing too fast?…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: If You Want To Keep The PawSox In RI, Speak Up Now
The debate over taxpayer subsidies for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox rages on. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says that for those who…
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Block Island Wind Farm Helps Researchers Monitor Offshore Bird And Bat Migrations
The Block Island Wind Farm now has a wildlife tracking station aimed at helping researchers learn more about offshore flight patterns of small birds and…
